establishing a commission to study due process in higher education disciplinary proceedings.

HB 510 establishes specific due process protections for students, student organizations, and faculty at New Hampshire's public colleges and universities facing disciplinary actions. It requires written notice of allegations 7 days before hearings, access to evidence 5 days prior, a presumption of innocence (requiring proof a violation occurred), the right to cross-examine witnesses, and an appeal process. The bill ensures these rights apply before any discipline is imposed, except in cases of imminent threat to safety, and clarifies that existing union contracts for faculty remain in effect until expiration. Public institutions must follow these procedures or provide stronger protections, but cannot offer fewer rights than specified.